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Kyaggwe Defeat Gomba to Win Maiden Masaza Cup Title

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Kyaggwe made history by lifting their maiden Masaza Cup trophy after defeating record champions Gomba 1-0 in the final played at Muteesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, in the presence of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.

Second-half substitute George Kato scored the decisive goal in the 76th minute to send Kyaggwe supporters into celebrations and crown their impressive campaign with a historic victory.

The triumph marked Kyaggwe’s first Masaza Cup title in their second final appearance, having lost 1-0 to Buddu in the 2024 final at Namboole Stadium.

In individual awards, Kyaggwe’s Godfrey Arijole was named Most Valuable Player, Gomba’s Meddie Kasule finished as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals, while Mawogola’s Herbert Masaba won Best Goalkeeper.

Butambala received the Fair Play and Most Improved Team awards, while Bugerere’s Samuel Ssemugoma was recognised for attending the most matches.

In the third-place playoff, Butambala defeated Bugerere 1-0 courtesy of Dathan Mubiru’s 82nd-minute goal.

Kyaggwe received Shs25 million, gold medals and the trophy, while runners-up Gomba earned Shs22 million and third-placed Butambala took home Shs20 million, courtesy of sponsors Airtel Uganda.

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